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Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Apr 2024, 06:25
Replies: 16
Views: 2,175
Posted By LOWI

So this thread pretty much sums up what is wrong...

So this thread pretty much sums up what is wrong with Europe as a whole.

As Europeans, why are we so reserved in sharing our salaries? This is why, compared with our aviation colleagues in the US...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Apr 2024, 22:17
Replies: 30
Views: 3,384
Posted By LOWI

If you had any knowledge in that skull of yours,...

If you had any knowledge in that skull of yours, you would know that the majority of pilot recruiters at airlines either are line pilots or have previously been line pilots...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Apr 2024, 22:15
Replies: 303
Views: 280,295
Posted By LOWI

And here you are again on another thread...

And here you are again on another thread trolling.
There is a logout button on this website - please use it and save whatever little reputation, if any, you have left.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Apr 2024, 22:01
Replies: 61
Views: 14,244
Posted By LOWI

Well done to the Swiss colleagues who remained...

Well done to the Swiss colleagues who remained professional on frequency. I guarantee that a lot of swearing was said in the flight deck and rightly so!

You Americans are determined to get a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Apr 2024, 16:28
Replies: 30
Views: 3,384
Posted By LOWI

With this attitude, you are unemployable. You...

With this attitude, you are unemployable.
You could have 10,000 hours but as a current recruiter, I would send you out that door quicker than you came in.

It's never too late to change your...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Mar 2024, 21:21
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By LOWI

Which airline? I did a bit of Googling for this...

Which airline?
I did a bit of Googling for this scheme and I couldn't find anything...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Mar 2024, 19:48
Replies: 2
Views: 701
Posted By LOWI

Just to add. Training is always more expensive...

Just to add. Training is always more expensive than it's made out to be.

There's things like books, headset, uniform (if the school insists), living costs, extra lessons and even type rating.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Mar 2024, 19:46
Replies: 66
Views: 32,584
Posted By LOWI

The BA Captain is married to a pilot? No wonder...

The BA Captain is married to a pilot? No wonder he has anger issues. She probably sits on the left side of the sofa at home!
Forum: Tech Log
17th Mar 2024, 13:04
Replies: 62
Views: 5,652
Posted By LOWI

Are you sure about that buddy? Still, a viz of...

Are you sure about that buddy?
Still, a viz of 3nm isn't enough for measuring terrain by eyesight.
Forum: Tech Log
16th Mar 2024, 18:45
Replies: 62
Views: 5,652
Posted By LOWI

Let's go! I'm glad you can measure the height...

Let's go!
I'm glad you can measure the height of the terrain with your eyesight alone.

Visual approach RVR no less than 1/2 mile.
Some Southwest guys (and gals) like to shoot a visual on 2/3...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Mar 2024, 22:14
Replies: 62
Views: 5,652
Posted By LOWI

What about using MSA? At least that should stop...

What about using MSA? At least that should stop you from CFIT on the go!
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2024, 20:22
Replies: 11
Views: 2,130
Posted By LOWI

Who's descending down whose pole?

Who's descending down whose pole?
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2024, 15:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,335
Posted By LOWI

RNP Approach - Loss of Capabilities

Consider the following scenarios:

a) Loss of RNP capability before starting an RNP approach

b) Loss of RNP capability before reaching the FAF

c) Loss of RNP capability on final approach
...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2024, 18:47
Replies: 62
Views: 5,652
Posted By LOWI

Apologies but the question could have been worded...

Apologies but the question could have been worded better. I am certain many of our colleagues could agree with that(!)

Regarding the answer, 1500ft above airfield elevation (rounded up of course)....
Forum: Tech Log
5th Mar 2024, 23:59
Replies: 62
Views: 5,652
Posted By LOWI

Agreed. Jep chart will state missed approach...

Agreed.

Jep chart will state missed approach instructions including altitude. This is what is preset. Most of the time missed approach instructions will be "rwy hdg climb x thousand" anyways....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Feb 2024, 21:19
Replies: 30
Views: 3,392
Posted By LOWI

Yes, really. Some passengers pay for the...

Yes, really.

Some passengers pay for the window seat especially... and by having the window locked to dim and not being able to look out the window ruins the experience altogether.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Feb 2024, 12:43
Replies: 30
Views: 3,392
Posted By LOWI

You need to submit a complaint to the airline. ...

You need to submit a complaint to the airline.
I would ask them to either take action or give you some sort of compensation.

My dear friend works on the 787 (a different airline) and she tells me...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Feb 2024, 21:28
Replies: 30
Views: 3,392
Posted By LOWI

You do make me laugh Mr Reid! Sometimes the...

You do make me laugh Mr Reid!

Sometimes the cabin crew will treat pax as an idiot and lie to them about what can and cannot be done. For sure the 787 window lock is something they regularly...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Feb 2024, 19:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,251
Posted By LOWI

I agree with the above. Back in the day you...

I agree with the above.

Back in the day you used to have to set manual N1.
Pitch 15 deg and by the time your airspeed stabilizes (400ft), you have Mr Automation available again (LNAV/VNAV).
...
Forum: Spanish Forum
14th Feb 2024, 19:29
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By LOWI

Happy retirement señor! Off topic but maybe...

Happy retirement señor!
Off topic but maybe consider flight instructing? There are mucho flying schools in Spain.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Feb 2024, 19:16
Replies: 30
Views: 3,392
Posted By LOWI

The cabin crew have full control over the windows...

The cabin crew have full control over the windows on the 787.

The 787 dimming window usually has 5 settings:
1 = Clear
2 = Less Clear
3 = Halfway
4 = Less Dim
5 = Dim

From memory, they can...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Feb 2024, 09:43
Replies: 230
Views: 207,459
Posted By LOWI

Sir, any news about SOs joining the UK AOC any...

Sir, any news about SOs joining the UK AOC any time soon? I heard there was some talk a while back but UK CAA weren't too keen or too much demand for FOs in the UK!
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Feb 2024, 13:50
Replies: 68
Views: 36,208
Posted By LOWI

My memory is a little blurred but from what I...

My memory is a little blurred but from what I remember, the Capt was fired.
Forum: Tech Log
13th Feb 2024, 11:39
Replies: 18
Views: 2,354
Posted By LOWI

If you're flying a 787, chances of experiencing...

If you're flying a 787, chances of experiencing startle factor is non-existent. These guys have major experience.
Forum: Tech Log
13th Feb 2024, 11:37
Replies: 14
Views: 2,032
Posted By LOWI

Not sure but I would pull speed and set 230. ...

Not sure but I would pull speed and set 230.
220kts at FL150 is pretty slow no?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Feb 2024, 10:54
Replies: 230
Views: 207,459
Posted By LOWI

The pay isn't too bad to be honest and the gig at...

The pay isn't too bad to be honest and the gig at Norse is very good from what I have been told.

Their Second Officers get an abysmal salary nonetheless compared to Virgin, Cathay and Singapore....
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Feb 2024, 16:19
Replies: 5
Views: 3,683
Posted By LOWI

So what? 737s have an engine failure once a...

So what?
737s have an engine failure once a week somewhere in the world.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
31st Jan 2024, 15:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,022
Posted By LOWI

"Cleared to land, number X" used to be the old...

"Cleared to land, number X"
used to be the old US ATC clearance

Why did it change?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Jan 2024, 15:10
Replies: 230
Views: 207,459
Posted By LOWI

Ha, splendid idea but they are somewhat...

Ha, splendid idea but they are somewhat optimistic!
The news I am reading is not for the faint hearted unfortunately.

I have a lot of friends with them and I do hope they can survive this winter,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st Jan 2024, 15:07
Replies: 23
Views: 6,872
Posted By LOWI

Do EZY pay for the accommodation during type...

Do EZY pay for the accommodation during type rating?
€35k for the type rating, paid up front.

Rumours they'll be recruiting for type and NTR soon on their careers website. You guys at Wizz and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jan 2024, 15:31
Replies: 230
Views: 207,459
Posted By LOWI

RE: Norse needing money to survive the winter. ...

RE: Norse needing money to survive the winter.

How is the atmosphere right now at Norse?
Got a few Skipper friends there and they tell me a few routes cut, many on standbys/reserves...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Jan 2024, 16:35
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,048,421
Posted By LOWI

This is from a different angle though? JAL was...

This is from a different angle though?
JAL was looking down on the aircraft and as the aircraft was on the runway, dependent of course on SOPs, the landing lights must have been on.
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jan 2024, 14:33
Replies: 10
Views: 1,657
Posted By LOWI

A sterile rwy insp sounds like elf & safety and...

A sterile rwy insp sounds like elf & safety and not noise abatement to me Brian.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Jan 2024, 14:09
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,048,421
Posted By LOWI

Sir, what about the red and green nav lights on...

Sir, what about the red and green nav lights on the Dash 8 wing tips? And the red beacon light on the tail? Do they also blend in with runway centreline lights?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Jan 2024, 13:47
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,048,421
Posted By LOWI

Amen - however I admit, the blame lays on the...

Amen - however I admit, the blame lays on the epaulettes of both aircraft commanders.

The coastguard shouldn't have done the incursion.
The JAL crew should have seen the blocked runway.
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